The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 111,200
€ 327,300
€ 111,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
49.6
73.4
81.3
51.6
77.2
85
73.4 in
Width
77.2 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
49.6 in
Height
51.6 in
102.4
172.4
100.8
180.7
172.4 in
Length
180.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.83 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
VH2
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
AM05
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
380 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
380 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
302 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
174 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
9.46 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
16 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
10 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
331 mi
Range
345 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
331 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
284.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
272.8 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
284.2 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
441 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
